VEX IQ System Robotics

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What is the primary function of the Robot Brain in the VEX IQ Robotics System?

To recharge the controller's battery

To store and execute custom programs (correct)

To control the robot's sensors

To power the Smart Motors

What is a unique feature of the VEX IQ Controller?

It can only be used for wired connections

It has a handheld design with a video game controller feel (correct)

It can only be used for programming the Robot Brain

It has a built-in screen to display program codes

What is the purpose of the four slots on the Robot Brain?

To connect four VEX IQ Controllers

To store four different custom programs (correct)

To connect four Smart Motors

To store four different sensor types

What is the name of the programming software suite available with the VEX IQ system?

VEXcode Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of Smart Motors included in the VEX IQ Starter kit?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mini-USB port on the VEX IQ Controller?

To recharge the controller's onboard Lithium-Ion battery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the light sensor in the BBC micro:bit?

To sense the levels of light Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the compass in the BBC micro:bit?

To detect magnetic fields Signup and view all the answers

What is required to make the Micro:Bit work?

A coding program or website Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of the Block Coding in MakeCode?

To write programs for the Micro:Bit Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of the Simulator in MakeCode?

To see how your code will work on a real-life Micro:Bit Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific inquiry process used for?

To explore observations and answer questions Signup and view all the answers

What can the Gyro Sensor measure in a robot?

Its rotational orientation and rate of change Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of the motors in the VEX IQ System?

They have internal sensors to measure shaft rotation, rotational speed, and current draw Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Bumper Switch sensor?

To detect obstacles and change the robot's motion Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible application of the Touch LED Sensor?

To provide visual feedback or a fun visual display Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the sensors in the VEX IQ System makes them easy to integrate into robot designs?

They have convenient mounting holes Signup and view all the answers

What can the Gyro Sensor be used for in a robot?

To execute accurate turns, detect when the robot is tilting, or as a feedback system to assure the robot is driving straight Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

VEX IQ Robotics System

The VEX IQ Robotics System stands out from other snap-together robotics systems due to its advanced brain, sensors, programming, controller, and building system.

Robot Brain

The Robot Brain is the foundation of the VEX IQ Electronics system.
It has onboard programming that can be selected using its LED screen and four input buttons.
It can be custom programmed using the VEXcode software suite.
It has four slots to store four different custom programs.

VEX IQ Controller

The VEX IQ Controller is a hand-held device with a video game controller feel.
It has four front finger buttons, four topside thumb buttons, and two variable control joysticks.
It has a mini-USB port for recharging its onboard Lithium-Ion battery.
It can use either version of the Smart Radios for wireless communication with the Brain and has a Tether port for a wired connection.

Smart Motors

The VEX IQ Starter kit comes with four Smart Motors.
These motors have internal sensors to measure shaft rotation, rotational speed, and current draw.

BBC micro:bit

The BBC micro:bit uses its LEDs to sense light levels and can be programmed as a light sensor.
It has an inbuilt compass that can detect the direction it is facing.
It has two programmable buttons.

MakeCode Website

MakeCode is a coding website that uses Block Coding to write programs for the Micro:Bit.
Programs can be downloaded to the Micro:Bit using a USB cord.
The Simulator allows users to see how their code will work on a real-life Micro:Bit.

PLTW: Infection Detection Key Terms and Topics

Germs: microorganisms that can make a person sick.
Infection: when germs enter the body, multiply, and make a person sick.
Infectious disease: an illness caused by germs that harm a person's health.
Contagious: able to be passed from one organism to another.
Communicable disease: an infectious disease that can spread from one organism to another.
Scientist: a person who asks questions, makes observations, and investigates ideas to acquire knowledge and/or solve problems.
Experiment: a scientific test in which a series of actions are performed to learn about the world.
Scientific inquiry process: a process scientists use to explore observations and answer questions.

VEX IQ Sensors

The VEX IQ System has a range of quality and varied sensors.
Sensors include convenient mounting holes for easy integration into robot design.
Sensors include the Gyro Sensor, Bumper Switch, and Touch LED Sensor.
The Gyro Sensor measures robot orientation and rate of change.
The Bumper Switch is a digital switch with a spring-loaded bumper that can be used for various applications.
The Touch LED Sensor can produce 14 different colors and has a touch sensor for user input.

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Learn about the advanced features of the VEX IQ System, including its smart motors and varied sensors that enable efficient robotics design and integration.